Exclusive: Oisin Murphy previews his rides for day two at Royal Ascot
Star Sports blogger Oisin Murphy
Leading jockey Oisin Murphy has teamed up with Star Sports for Royal Ascot - and gives a preview of the rides he has been booked for on Wednesday, as well as reviewing his Tuesday rides.
Murphy will be providing a preview of his rides and chances on his Star Sports blog every day this week - and here is a taste of what's to come…
"The first day was always going to be tough for me as I said. I thought Buckaroo was my best chance of a winner. He ran really well to be third but just didn't see it out and when I turned into the straight I wasn't really holding on too much.
"My day started on Berkshire Shadow who followed up his good run in the Lockinge with a creditable fifth in the Queen Anne.
"So, now for the second day and another good book of rides to look forward to…
OUT OF THE STARS
"I kick the day off aboard Out Of The Stars for Archie Watson in the Queen Mary Stakes. She won on her debut at Kempton and has been specifically trained for this race.
"We are drawn in seven and I'm conscious that the American fillies are all drawn high to my left - they will be the obvious pace in the race.
"I do think Out Of The Stars has a lot of ability and I'm hoping to keep her relaxed as she has a little bit of temperament and can be high spirited. I'm hopeful she can run a massive race.
"Look out for Andrew Balding's Flora Of Bermuda who is still a maiden, but is a filly I've lots of time for too.
LADY EROS
"It's only the second year of this race and last year was a very good fight in the finish between Neil Callan and Saffie Osborne.
"I ride Lady Eros here who is drawn in stall one and I feel has the right profile for the race.
"We are obviously on the round course so I might have to navigate my way through - things could get a little congested I'd have thought.
"Hopefully I can follow the right horses through though. Frankie rides the favourite Tamarama here for Ralph Beckett.
"I was impressed with her gate speed at Kempton last time where she went a good gallop and just kept going, I'd imagine they'll try and do the same again.
"Crystal Caprice is drawn beside them and is another likely to be bang there. I do like Lady Eros though and I'm hopeful she can go well off a nice weight.
Murphy previews the rest of his rides for day two at Royal Ascot here…
Read his Royal Ascot thoughts on his Star Sports blog every day this week.
